Beyond Canal Park

This week I am joined by Fraserburgh FC legend Russell McBride who charts the highlights of his career in the Highland League and in Division 3 with Elgin. He also names the Best XI he played with and much more. Honest, funny and entertaining chat with one of the Highland Leagues real characters of the last 2 decades.

This week I am joined by former Deveronvale and Buckie Thistle sweeper turned midfielder; Steven Rattray. He talks to me about progressing through the ranks at Elgin City, winning the Aberdeenshire Shield with Deveronvale as well as skippering the Vale at just 19 years old. Steven also chats about his Scottish Cup exploits, playing in the USA, starting the very first Highland League website and na...

In this episode John Cox answers questions on the current Covid-19 crisis, in particular the response and the future for our area. He also details what he believes to be the main issues affecting the area, including Banff Bridge, Duff House and the A947. John also details why he supported Brexit, what it could mean for the Fishing industry and why he feels Scottish Independence will have to wait f...

In the 7th episode of the series Terry Kidd joins me to talk about his journey from Macduff to Dubai. On the way he played locally for Macduff Lions, Deveronside, Maud and Deveronvale youth teams. He won the Scottish Yourh cup with Aberdeen and also played for Peterhead as well as a league winning Deveronvale senior team. Now running the successful City Football Club in Dubai as Managing Director,...

Joining me this week is Gamrie loon, Steven Watt. Steve talked to me about his youth days, signing for Chelsea, playing in the Premier league and FA cup. Working under acclaimed managers. Spells at Swansea, Ross County and Grimsby among others. Captaining league winning Maidstone Utd, management as well as naming the Best XI he played with.

Ray Forbes joins me all the way, via the wonders of technology, from lockdown in Malta. Razor talks to me about his Deveronside and Turriff Utd days, playing abroad and names the Best XI he played with.

Lewis Muirhead joins me this week to talk about his days at Aberdeen, Rangers & Man City. He talks about managing Bridge of Don Thistle, their plans for the future and names the Best XI he played with.

Braveheart himself, Colin Hendry, joins me on the podcast this week. He talked to me about his youth days at Keith and Islavale. Making a name for himself at Dundee, Blackburn and Man City. Returning to Blackburn to win the Premier League. Winning the treble at Rangers as well as playing at Euro 96 and WC98. Colin also names the best XI he played with.

I’m joined by Formartine Utd captain Stuart Anderson this week. He talks to me about playing for Southampton and Blackpool, winning the U19 Premier League. Playing in Scotland for Ross County, Livingston, Raith Rovers, Peterhead and Brechin. Life at Formartine Utd and names his Best XI played with.

Ex-Deveronside gaffer Wayne Murdo joins me on the season 2 opener. Wayne talks about his playing days with Huntly and Turriff Utd. Promotion and team nights out gone wrong with Deveronside as a player. Relegation heartache as Deveronside manager and the joy of leading his team to cup and promotion glory in his final season. Wayne talks up his current side Rothie Rovers as they prepare to embark on...

Bumper Christmas special featuring an in-depth interview with former Liverpool, Inverness Caley, Fraserburgh and Buckie Thistle player John Scott. John talks about growing up in Banff, making waves in local youth football, signing for Liverpool and playing alongside the likes of Robbie Fowler and John Barnes. John charts his career highs and lows as well and talks about his coaching career Statesi...

Fascinating insight into the life of a local professional boxer. Billy is the current BUI Celtic title holder and has a 10-0 record in the pro ranks. Billy talks about his amateur days as a kid, fighting and winning medals across the globe for Scotland. He enlightens me on his training and fight routines and discusses his ambitions for the future.

Darren McAllister joins me to talk about winning silverware with Deveronvale, playing college soccer in the USA, performing for Turriff, Keith and Culter as well as his charity work for Ochre. Daz also names the Best XI he played with.

An entertaining trip down memory lane with a Deveronvale stalwart. A former Highland League player of the year, top scorer and serial trophy winner, Chiz talks to me about his youth, playing junior football, glory years at the Vale and much more. He also names the Best XI that he played alongside.

Grant Smith joins me in the hot seat and talks about playing for Deveronvale, Fraserburgh and Cove Rangers in the Highland League. He chats about working under great managers like George Adams and then Alan Scott in the trophy laden days at Deveronside. Grant explains how he got the passion for coaching as well as playing alongside young players destined for stardom. He also names the best XI he p...

Deveronvale legend, record appearance maker and current manager Steve Dolan, better known to the Vale fans as Dippy, joins me to talk about his trophy laden career at the Vale. He talks about developing as a young player at Forfar, his achievements with the Banff club, teammates, managers and his current squad. He also names the best XI players he played with.

John McLeay joins me on location in Cyprus to talk about his youth career, famous chauffeurs, playing with Vale, Portsoy, Whitehills and Deveronside. Management days as well as analysing Scotland’s current chances in the upcoming playoffs. He also names the best XI he has played with.

Deveronvale assistant manager Craig Stewart looks back on his career at Elgin City, Deveronvale, Sunnybank and Buckie Thistle. He reminisces about his Scottish Cup exploits and magic moments on and off the pitch. He discusses management and coaching at Deveronside, working under Steve ‘Pele’ Paterson and returning to his roots at Deveronvale. He gives insight into the current Vale squad and names...

Ray Skinner joins me for a Banff Rovers special, where he talks to me about his youth days, playing career, taking the managerial reins at his beloved Banff Rovers as well as his Ultimate fighting days. Ray also names the best Banff Rovers XI he has played with and shares his hopes and ambitions for the future.

In this episode I catch up with Current Deveronside striker and Television star Philip Watt. He chats about his career so far and takes us through the A-Z of both himself and his teammates.

Craig Ewen joins me to talk about his career, playing and managing Deveronside, making the step up to the Highland League and his hopes for the future. He also named the best XI he managed in his time at the Side.

Deveronside manager Mikey Duncan talks to me about tragedy in his youth, his coaching career, his footballing philosophy and spills the beans on the current Deveronside squad.

Deveronside captain Colin Legge talks about all things ‘Side, including team mates, managers, success and future ambitions. He also names the best XI he has played with.